Portraiture

HISTORY: The art of portraiture is one of the most classic art forms within oil painting which has existed for centuries. In the ancient times the artist moved in with the model for months while the painting was under construction. Beside the practicality of moving in with the model the close and personal connection between them is important to make a strong portrait. The model personality is under the surface and has to be brought out on to the canvas.

PORTRAIT BY GINNY PAGE: Ginny Page will as default NOT move in to the home of the model, but uses photo sessions and traditional sittings in the process. Hereby Ginny Page ensures capturing the models personality. Depending on the portraits composition, sessions will normally be in the studio of Ginny Page.

The model attending one of several sittings.

Details is added at the sitting.

Presentation of the painting with the model

The video (link below) is produced by "Dansk Metal"(Metal workers Union in Denmark) - 2 minutes.(Danish). In the video Ginny Page explains the process creating the portrait of chairman Thorkild E. Jensen.